Dementia home care in Pontefract
11 of the 14 home care agencies in Pontefract offer dementia home care, of which 7 Good. A dementia home care agency is registered with the CQC to support people living with dementia in their own homes, with carers trained for it and visits planned around routine.
Dementia home care in Wakefield typically costs £29.50 an hour, based on 3 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £29.22 to £32.75. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Wakefield of £29.50.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
Choose your own carer in Wakefield
Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.
Classic Health Care Solutions
HCF The Springs
Helping Hands- 5 Towns
HOME CARING SERVICES
Kloay's Care Ltd Head Office
Peripatetic Service De Lacy Gardens
Croft Healthcare Ltd
Malachi Care Services
Ivy Care Services Ltd
Krystal Hope Ltd
Typical rates in Wakefield
Median rate for each type of care, across the 71 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £29.50
- Usually £29.22 to £32.75 an hour3 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does dementia home care cost in Pontefract?
Dementia home care in Wakefield typically costs £29.50 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many dementia home care agencies are there in Pontefract?
11 of the 14 CQC-registered home care agencies in Pontefract offer dementia home care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for dementia home care in Pontefract?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at Wakefield council for a needs assessment.